Design Manager

We are currently seeking a Design Manager to join a leading main contractor in Cork. This is a site based role on a €30m mixed-use development. The with the successful candidate will have come from a Design/Structural Engineer background, ideally with +4 years residential & commercial projects experience. This is a full time permanent role, with the successful candidate seeing a major development in Cork City from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

• Point of contact for all design related issues on site
• Has overall responsibility of design quality
• Project Manage and resolve day to day design issues in liaison with the consultant team from pre planning, compliance right through to handover with constant interaction with the Commercial Department
• The candidate must come from a engineering background with experience across all stages from pre-construction to completion
• Proven management skills both of people and projects
• Previous experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Engineer is essential
• You must be well rounded and have covered both Architectural and Engineering elements
• The candidate must have a keen eye for added value
• Self-starter and self-motivated

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree educated in a relevant discipline
• A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business
• Excellent communicator, with high detail orientation
• Extensive experience of working within established development methodologies
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs
• Experience working on listed buildings desirable